The Zug Classic Car Award 2026 is a Concours d’Elegance for historic, elegant and exceptional automobiles and takes place directly on Lake Zug.

The event will take place on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, on Lake Zug in Zug and brings selected classics, collectors, enthusiasts and visitors together for a stylish automotive day by the lake.

A Concours d’Elegance is a traditional gathering of particularly valuable, well-preserved and historically significant automobiles, where selected vehicles are presented, admired and evaluated by an expert jury.

The Zug Classic Car Award is free for visitors. No ticket is required to attend as a spectator.

Registered vehicles will be presented throughout the day and judged in various award categories, including Pre-War, Post-War, Youngtimer, Modern Classics, Best of Show, Best unrestored car, Public’s Favourite and Special Jury Favourite.

The programme includes arrival, participant welcome, vehicle briefing, jury introduction, award ceremony and the end of the event in the evening.

Vehicle participation is handled separately by the organiser. The participation fee is CHF 185 per vehicle for one day. An optional lunch is available for CHF 45.

Visitors can expect a unique atmosphere with classic vehicles, elegant automotive culture and a special setting directly by the lake in Zug.

Programme:

• 08:00 - 09:00: Arrival, parking and participant briefing
• 09:45: Briefing and presentation by bus
• 10:00: Start of jury judging of the competition vehicles
• 15:00: Award ceremony on the main stage
• 16:00: Small apéritif and farewell
• 17:00: End of the event

Important:

• Admission for visitors is free and no ticket is required.
• The event takes place on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, on Lake Zug in Zug.
• The recommended visiting time is 09:00 to 17:00.
• The award ceremony is planned for 15:00.
• Vehicle participation and Concours d’Elegance registration are handled separately by the organiser.
• The participation fee is CHF 185 per vehicle for one day.
• An optional lunch is available for CHF 45.
• Participation fees and extras must be paid no later than 90 days before the event.
• Only selected and registered vehicles take part in the official Concours d’Elegance judging.
• Visitors should check the organiser’s latest information before travelling.

Included for visitors:

Free visitor access to the Zug Classic Car Award 2026, access to the public event area, classic car exhibitions, Concours d’Elegance atmosphere, award ceremony and event programme.

Included for approved vehicle participants:

Participation in the Concours d’Elegance of the Zug Classic Car Award 2026 with a registered vehicle, subject to approval by the organiser and the registration conditions.

Not included:

Food, drinks, paid activities, vehicle participation fee, lunch, personal expenses, as well as any services provided by external partners on site.